Colton Union High School - Crimson and Gold Yearbook (Colton, CA)

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Five Foreign Students Speak at AFS Assembly Mrs. Hortensia Valenzuela joined the Language Depart- ment, instructing students in Spanish I. Further instruction in the Spanish language and culture was offered by Mrs. Abi- gail Leuteritz. The French language was taught by Mr. Henri Drouault. Mr. Robert Bridges offered classes in German and Latin. As well as studying the language of the country, stu- dents were taught the cultural background of the various nationalities. Mr. Bridges, head of the department, sponsored the American Field Service and supported understanding in other lands. A.F.S. presented an assembly which featured exchange students from various countries who were tempo- rarily living in the Colton area. Colton foreign exchange stu- dents, Christina Nilson, Margareta Borgstrom, and Journi Larnos, presented firsthand accounts of events in their re- spective countries. Educational opportunities were advanced by the use of the language lab, which offered individual instruction in for- eign pronunciations. Robert C. Bridges — Latin, Se Mr. Drouault directs Aleta Shumaker in the use of the lab equipment. Henri Drouault — French Abigail Leuteritz — Spanish Hortensia Valenzuela — Spanish

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Students Learn Future Business Trade Techniques Colton High School has distinguished itself in the com- munity by its outstanding instruction in Business Education. The Business Department offered an important field of train- ing for those students preparing for a future business occu- pation. Colton High is fortunate in being the only school in the area with an established business department. Instruction in typing and shorthand taught students valuable and useful skills. A course in Basic Business provided a foundation and basic understanding of the fundamentals of business. Stu- dents in Secretarial Practice aided the faculty and adminis- tration while they learned by working in various departments on campus. A course in Bookkeeping offered a simulated approach to on the job experience. A basic understand- ing of office procedures was gained by students who partici- pated in the Office Practice classes. Preparing students for merchandizing, Mr. Clyde Harnoise offered courses in Store Training. Students who had qualified for jobs involved in work-training attended school in the morning to receive for- mal training, and applied this knowledge when working on jobs involving secretarial positions, bookkeeping, accountfng, or retailing.

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Home Ec Students Redecorate Lounge Despite this year ' s heavy classes, the Home Economics Department was unusually active. An Easter buffet and a Christmas dinner were prepared and served by classes in creative foods . Girls applied knowledge acquired in Home Furnishing by decorating the faculty women ' s lounge. The Future Homemakers of America kept busy with various proj- ects and fund raising drives. Members gained experience and knowledge in the field of home economics through club activities. Mr:. Sharon Judevine returned to the department after two years to join Mrs. Jean Anderson, Mrs. Anne Vitelle, and Mrs. Barbara Warren. The staff strived to make the courses more relevant by meeting with an advisory council from the area to take suggestions for improvement. A new course has been planned for next year entitled, Training for Nursery School Aids . This will be a rewarding employ- ment training class for selected girls. W. H. Dudley Graphic Arts, Drafting